Equatorial Guinea
Country · Africa, Middle Africa
Equatorial Guinea is located in Middle Africa, sharing borders or sea boundaries with Cameroon, Gabon, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Its capital is Ciudad de la Paz, covering an area of 28,051 square kilometers with a population of about 1.9 million.
Highlights
This site covers 1 top sight in the country, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mongomo. Other areas of interest that do not have dedicated pages include Monte Alén National Park and St. Elizabeth's Cathedral in Malabo. The highest point in the country is Pico Basilé.
When to go
The climate data reflects the weather at the capital. Daily highs range from 26 °C to 29 °C, and lows range from 19 °C to 20 °C across the year. Rainfall varies significantly by month. July experiences the lowest rainfall with 70 mm over about 7 days and an average high of 26 °C and low of 19 °C. October is the wettest month with 450 mm of rain on about 30 days.
Practical notes
The currency used is the Central African CFA franc. The official languages are Spanish, French, and Portuguese. The country uses time zone UTC+01:00, driving is on the right side of the road, and the calling code is +240. The electrical system uses plugs C and E with a voltage of 220.0 V.
Top sights in Equatorial Guinea
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 24 °C on average. The wettest is October, with about 450 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 82 | 129 | 234 | 266 | 278 | 159 | 70 | 82 | 298 | 450 | 271 | 116 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Ciudad de la Paz (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Monte Alén National Park
- St. Elizabeth's Cathedral, Malabo